Best Kinect Podcasts (2024)

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Branches Bounce Back + More Banking Trends 7:23

9d ago7:23

7:23

This week on the Common Cents podcast, we’ve got a rapid-fire roundup of four fascinating trends emerging in the banking world: branches bounce back, AI regulation heats up, FIs partner with high schools, and IMF reports some wild cyber attack trends. Thanks for listening!By Kinective

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Better, Faster, Simpler: Arvest Bank 11:23

23d ago11:23

11:23

Never. Stop. Innovating. Easier said than done, right? Given how competitive the banking market is, how do you build a comprehensive strategy for customer-first tech transformation? Robyn Breshears, Executive Director of Arvest Bank, shares how she and her team have done just that at one of the largest payment processing banks in the U.S. Robyn dis…

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Rapid-fire Roundup: The Latest News & Trends in Banking 7:42

2M ago7:42

7:42

Welcome in to the Common Cents Podcast by Kinective, where we connect you to the future of banking. Join us as we dive into the latest news and trends in banking and fintech, learn from leaders in the space, and make the complex simple. It’s common sense! For our very first episode, we’re kicking it off with a rapid-fire roundup of 5 fascinating ne…

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Announcement: Introducing The Stage Select 13:26

4M ago13:26

13:26

All good things come to and end, and by now you know that Nerds Without Pants has ended after over 11 years of pantsless podcasting. But that doesn’t mean Julian and Justin are done. Far from it! Introducing The Stage Select, a video game variety podcast launching in 2024. What we have for you here is a repost of the pilot episode, in case you don’…

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Episode 282: State of the Generation 2023 3:08:45

4M ago3:08:45

3:08:45

Welcome to the final Nerds Without Pants of 2023! It’s that time again, time to talk about the state of the generation! This is a really great episode that has some deep discussion on where the games industry is at the end of an amazing and terrible year for it at the same time.We start with how we feel about the generation as a whole, and Justin’s…

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Episode 281: I Learned Who Duo Lipa Is; That’s Enough For Me 2:43:27

4M ago2:43:27

2:43:27

Welcome to the penultimate episode of Nerds Without Pants for 2023! It’s a pretty chill and low-key show, as we talk about a small handful of games and then hop on the Email Banana Boat one more time before the end of the year. Enjoy!Twitter: @NWPcastEmail: NWPcast@gmail.comYouTube Archive: https://www.youtube.com/@NWPcastOur theme song “Relax” and…

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Special: We Sing 7:08:03

4M ago7:08:03

7:08:03

Welcome to the annual Nerds Without Pants music special, which is also the LONGEST EPISODE OF NWP EVER. Sorry (not sorry). Yeah…nothing else to say; but please enjoy some fantastic music!FEATURED MUSIC:Theatrhythm fanfare- Nobuo Uematsu (Theatrhythm: Final Bar Line); The Child You Were- Frances Aravel (I Was a Teenage Exocolonist); Evil West credit…

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Episode 280: Geoff Only Likes Products 2:46:30

5M ago2:46:30

2:46:30

Welcome to the final Headlines Edition of Nerds Without Pants for 2023! This was a fun experiment, going weekly and getting to talk about news every other week, but we’ll probably do something different for 2024. This time it’s all about that Grand Theft Auto VI reveal and everything Game Awards related, so sit back and enjoy!00:00 – 9:09 Justin wa…

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Episode 279: We Been Grippin' Since 2008 3:16:58

5M ago3:16:58

3:16:58

Welcome to the final listener interactive episode of Nerds Without Pants of 2023! It’s a fun discussion about our favorite third party accessories. This is a wild ride you’re about to embark on. We also have an NWP Video Game Cage Match Championship bout between Winter Heat and Elden Ring. Elden Ring has been a strong champ. Can it retain as we go …

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Episode 278: BIGGER!! 2:39:57

5M ago2:39:57

2:39:57

Oh no, it’s a news edition of Nerds Without Pants with not a lot of news! Whatever shall we do? Er, talk about games, I guess. And Justin READ A BOOK.00:00- 11:57 Introducing the Locomotivation Podcast12:29- 1:13:23 CONSUMPTION JUNCTION: Julian went BIGGER, mopping up Spider-Man 2, some final Alan Wake II complaints, A Space for the Unbound, Justin…

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Episode 277: Be Like Detlef Schrempf 3:43:41

5M ago3:43:41

3:43:41

Wow, we’re really coasting into hiatus without a care, aren’t we? We didn’t even realize that this is the penultimate listener interactive episode of the year, but here we are! At least it’s a fun little discussion, plus lots of games, including a dedicated spoiler conversation about Spider-Man 2 (check the show notes if you need to skip that). Enj…

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Episode 276:Kiryu Would Never Hit It 3:19:36

5M ago3:19:36

3:19:36

Welcome back to a games-packed edition of Nerds Without Pants! We have most of the big recent releases to talk about, some smaller ones that may or may not be up your alley, and even a little movie talk. Plus, headlines and your emails! Well, email, singular. Should the Banana Boat be drydocked?00:00 – 11:45 Transhumanism12:20 – 2:02:18 CONSUMPTION…

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Episode 275: It's a Pizza, AND a Bagel 2:37:40

6M ago2:37:40

2:37:40

Welcome back to Nerds Without Pants! Julian is in a weird place with time, since he has continued to upload our old episodes to YouTube, so it’s hard to even say what we did this week. Pretty sure we talked about stuff, though!00:00 – 17:43 They have pizza bagels now17:54 – 1:15:15 STAGE SELECT: Locations and settings we want to see more of in game…

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Episode 274: Conversations Flowers Have 3:36:20

6M ago3:36:20

3:36:20

Welcome back to Nerds Without Pants! Julian has a big announcement this week: the beginning of a project to upload and archive the entirety of NWP’s 11 year history on our channel! Then we talk about a ton of games before getting into some light headlines.00:00 – 18:39 Nerds Without Pants: Now on YouTube19:15 – 2:32:44 CONSUMPTION JUNCTION: Cyberpu…

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Episode 273: Halloween Havoc: Deadly Alliance 2:00:05

6M ago2:00:05

2:00:05

And lo, a Deadly Alliance formed in the background of Nerds Without Pants. Could Julian withstand a dual assault from Rob Ottone and Mike Fallek? Tune in to find out! It’s not quite a Halloween Havoc, but it’s certainly scary!We recorded this at an odd time, so Justin couldn’t make it, and the discussion is shorter than usual, but it’s still pretty…

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Episode 272: Taco Truck Business 3:30:54

6M ago3:30:54

3:30:54

Nerds Without Pants is back a wee bit late with some of the biggest news of the year. What a whopper! Can you tell I don’t remember what we talked about? Shh! It’s a secret to everybody.00:00 - 13:18 Food trucks13:51 – 1:41:31 CONSUMPTION JUNCTION: Forza Motorsport 5, Cyberpunk 2077, Mass Effect, Eternights1:41:38 – 3:23:10 HEADLINES!3:23:35 – 3:30…

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Episode 271: Headpunk 3:07:49

7M ago3:07:49

3:07:49

It’s yet another episode of Nerds Without Pants! Is anyone even reading this? I doubt it. Purple monkey dishwasher.00:00- 23:08 Snacks23:16 – 1:21:57 STAGE SELECT: Our least favorite tasks and quests in video games1:22:06 – 2:43:17 CONSUMPTION JUNCTION: Cyberpunk. Just Cyberpunk.2:43:56 – 2:59:24 VIDEO GAME CAGE MATCH CHAMPIONSHIP: Sonic and the Se…

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Episode 270: Hideki Kamiya is the CM Punk of Video Games. 2:59:59

7M ago2:59:59

2:59:59

It’s another newsie edition of Nerds Without Pants! You know the drill by now.00:00 -10:17 The Roman Empire10:52 – 1:14:02 CONSUMPTION JUNCTION: Closing thoughts on Starfield, Cyberpunk 20771:14:21 – 2:59:59 HEADLINES!Hideki Kamiya leaves Platinum Games:https://www.polygon.com/23888882/hideki-kamiya-bayonetta-leaves-platinum Epic lays off 16% of st…

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Healing The Hygenist 3:02:43

7M ago3:02:43

3:02:43

Jay meets Valerie Mena, a devoted mother and hygienist that embodies a tale of resilience, perseverance, and unwavering dedication. Rooted in the rich heritage of her immigrant parents, Valerie's journey has been marked by both profound challenges and triumphant victories. Growing up, Valerie witnessed the hardships of depression and alcoholism wit…

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Episode 269: The Genesis Order is Better Than MK1. 3:29:36

7M ago3:29:36

3:29:36

Well lookie here: it’s another episode of that there Nerds Without Pants podcast, y’all! I recon we should have a listen and see what them boys have to say about that there new Mortal Kombat game. You know, the first one! 00:00 – 14:48 Flags are boring14:57 – 1:43:33 STAGE SELECT: Video game mind goblins1:43:46 – 3:05:57 CONSUMPTION JUNCTION: Morta…

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Episode 268: Nobody Thinks About Damocles 3:23:05

7M ago3:23:05

3:23:05

Julian’s exhausted, so there’s not a lot of time to welcome you to this episode of Nerds Without Pants. We talk some more Starfield and a ton of news, plus your emails. It’s fun!00:00 – 14:33 Asking the important questions about Damocles15:09 – 1:02:31 CONSUMPTION JUNCTION: Starfield. Just Starfield.1:02:48 – 3:03:14 HEADLINES:Unity done effed up!h…

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Episode 267: Critical Miss! 4:27:01

8M ago4:27:01

4:27:01

Welcome back! On this episode of Nerds Without Pants we are joined by Xavier Kreiger and we talk about SO MUCH BALDUR’S GATE. Also, game characters we love to hate, and some Starfield for good measure. Enjoy!00:00 – 20:22 Workshopping Justin’s stand-up act20:32 – 1:20:21 STAGE SELECT: Video game characters we love to hate1:20:32 – 4:01:53 CONSUMPTI…

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Episode 266: Skin is Just Clothes For Robots 4:11:05

8M ago4:11:05

4:11:05

Welcome to Nerds Without Pants! No time for a lengthy intro, because Julian got carried away playing games on the holiday weekend. Enjoy some really fantastic discussions around the news!00:00 – 11:54 Guys. Not Five Guys, Just Guys.12:27 – 1:34:03 CONSUMPTION JUNCTION: Julian does not recommend Analogue as a company, a little more about Baldur’s Ga…

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Firstgevity: The Ultimate Wellness Solution for First Responders 1:54:43

8M ago1:54:43

1:54:43

Jay meets with Paige Arnone. Paige is a yoga practitioner and Founder of Firstgevity she is AZPOST CERTIFIED & E-RYT 500. With years of experience working directly with first responders, Paige knows firsthand the unique challenges these brave individuals face and the toll it can take on their mental and physical health. Her journey with yoga began …

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Episode 265: I am Julian, Slayer of Malenia 3:08:28

8M ago3:08:28

3:08:28

Welcome back to Nerds Without Pants! Julian totally forgot to come up with a Stage Select this week, so we just have a beefy Consumption Junction for you, and another Video Game Cage Match that rhymes. We hope you enjoy it!00:00 – 17:42 Saying goodbye to wrestlers18:16 – 2:44:14 CONSUMPTION JUNCTION: Baldur’s Gate 3, Julian’s Elden Ring platinum tr…

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The Teacher Experience Going Back To School 34:54

8M ago34:54

34:54

Jay and Colleen from the Reclaim Team have Jen take the wheel to provide insight to shed light on the teacher experience of going back to school. Jen is a Masters level educator that served as a teacher for 15+ years. In this episode Jen unpacks the challenges a teacher faces or may face and the the overall mindset of teachers. Jen also shares some…

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Spoils Final Fantasy XVI 5:14:48

8M ago5:14:48

5:14:48

Well, here we are at last! It’s the special episode of Nerds Without Pants that no one asked for, but Julian and Justin needed to record. We’re joined by special guest Xavier Kreiger to talk all about Final Fantasy XVI from beginning to end. This is a spoilercast that reveals the ending in the first ten seconds of the show. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED.We …

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Christopher Hoyer: Moving Beyond The Day That Came 2:41:13

8M ago2:41:13

2:41:13

Jay meets with Retired Police Officer of Phoenix Arizona, Christopher Hoyer. Christopher is an author, keynote speaker/presenter, trainer, protector, survivor and active advocate for mental/ physical/emotional/spiritual wellness for the First Responder and civilian communities. After over 20 years as a street cop, having been faced with the worst h…

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Blame The Victim 1:29:17

8M ago1:29:17

1:29:17

The Reclaim Team meet with Jeremy Indika. Jeremy was sexually abused for two years when he was 8-years old, by a 25-year old man. He now speaks publicly about what happened, covering a range of topics such as how it felt to speak out for the first time, prosecuting the man that did this to him and how we can better protect children moving forward. …

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Episode 264: A Long Road to a Bad Joke 3:39:06

8M ago3:39:06

3:39:06

Well hi there! Friend of the Show John Gholson returns to Nerds Without Pants for a meaty discussion about side quests that hearkens back to the old days of NWP. It’s weird to think about this podcast having “old days”, but when you’ve been doing it for a decade it’s bound to happen. We also talk about SO MANY GAMES (And Baldur’s Gate 3, natch).00:…

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Episode 263: The Elden Ring Was the Friends We Made Along the Way 3:56:57

9M ago3:56:57

3:56:57

Welcome to the next Headlines edition of Nerds Without Pants! Julian and Justin are both in holding patterns waiting on bigger games, so this episode has us checking out some different stuff in the meantime, as well as some eclectic news stories that we hope you’ll enjoy. All that, and your emails!00:00 – 20:57 Parental words of wisdom?21:29 – 1:32…

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Episode 262: Christmas Time For Space Whales 2:21:11

9M ago2:21:11

2:21:11

Welcome to a Nerds Without Pants episode that’s actually a reasonable length for once! We know our listeners are a bunch of size queens, but you’ll just have to make do as we talk about the games we’re looking forward to the most between now and the end of the year. And some other stuff.00:00 – 11:54 Shout out to some returning podcast friends12:24…

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Fighting to Live: The Johnnie Davis Story 1:46:57

9M ago1:46:57

1:46:57

Jay from the Reclaim Team meets Johnnie Davis. Johnnie is a successful author, entrepreneur and miracle to still be here spreading love, insight and sharing his inspiring story. Johnnie grew up in one of the toughest housing projects in NJ with 5 of his other siblings and his mother. His mother worked countless hours to provide her children with pr…

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Episode 261: The NPC Stream 3:02:12

9M ago3:02:12

3:02:12

It's a Headlines edition of Nerds Without Pants, coming in hot, because Julian feels like death warmed over. Enjoy!00:00 – 13:07 Ice cream so good!13:42 – 1:31:30 CONSUMPTION JUNCTION: Final Fantasy XVI, Oxenfree II, Harmony: The Fall of Reverie, Justin pulling the trigger, Hajime no Ippo, Mel Brooks, Danganronpa V3 (MAJOR DANGANRONPA SERIES SPOILE…

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Episode 260: The Man From East Texas 3:08:29

9M ago3:08:29

3:08:29

Hey, welcome back to Nerds Without Pants! Not a lot of time for show notes this time, so please enjoy the show! We, uh, talk about some video games and such. 00:00 – 16:14 AITA?16:26 – 1:37:17 STAGE SELECT: Tell us something you’re excited about. Now tell us how it will be ruined.1:37:27 – 2:42:40 CONSUMPTION JUNCTION: Street Fighter 6 for kids, Gh…

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Episode 259: AEW Talk Forever 3:50:35

10M ago3:50:35

3:50:35

Welcome to another jam-packed edition of Nerds Without Pants! This week, we sweat the small stuff and talk about our favorite little details in video games, as well as a lot of AEW Fight Forever and Final Fantasy XVI. Yep, MORE Final Fantasy XVI.00:00 – 16:47 The Grimace shake16:56 – 1:50:08 STAGE SELECT: Our favorite little details in video games1…

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POWER OF PEER SUPPORT WITH HUMANE KINECT 1:20:23

10M ago1:20:23

1:20:23

The Reclaim Team meets with Cody Bentley. Cody is a man of faith, principal and family. He was raised in a loving and nurturing family where his mom and his dad were his heroes and well respected. Then tragedies and crisis hit his family one by one. Then one day the ultimate tragedy happened and his parents were no longer there to support him and h…

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ANXIETY: THE BODY'S ALARM SYSTEM 1:28:58

10M ago1:28:58

1:28:58

The Reclaim Team meets with Dr. Ted again to unpack anxiety. Although Ted is not taking new clients at this time, Ted is a psychologist who works with clients whose concerns include depression, anxiety, stress, anger, conflict management, poor self-esteem, compulsive behavior, eating disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, unemployment stresses,…

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Unafraid with Eddie Penney 1:53:01

10M ago1:53:01

1:53:01

The Reclaim Team meets Eddie Penney. "Eddie Penney spent 20 years in the U.S. military, first as a Marine and later as a Navy SEAL assigned to the Naval Special Warfare Development Group (DEVGRU), better known as SEAL Team Six. During the grueling six-month SEAL training and selection program known as Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL (BUD/S) Traini…

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Episode 258: The One With Final Fantasy XVI 3:50:52

10M ago3:50:52

3:50:52

Welcome to a big edition of Nerds Without Pants! It’s a slow news week, but that’s okay, because we have a lot to say about Final Fantasy XVI, and a good amount of emails. Enjoy!CONSUMPTION JUNCTION: Final Fantasy XVI (no spoilers), F1 23, Street Fighter 6, Exo PrimalHEADLINES: Microsoft says that we need to accept 5 year dev cycles/Sony skipping G…

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Episode 257: Everything Sucks, And It's Justin's Fault 3:52:48

10M ago3:52:48

3:52:48

Nerds Without Pants is back, and we brought a guest! Matt Jorgenson, long-time listener, joins us for the first time to talk about his video game origin story, some board games, and some of his gaming sense-memory. All that and much, much more await you!00:00 – 10:44 Getting to know Matt10:55 – 1:06:46 STAGE SELECT: What are some gaming things that…

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Holding The Line For Liberty And Freedom 1:32:15

10M ago1:32:15

1:32:15

The Reclaim Team meets Deputy Chief Matthew Thomas. Matt is an author, speaker and decorated Leader in the LEO community who was recently recognized for his 30 years of distinguished service to the the Pinal County Sheriff's Office. For 30 years Matt has been in the fight and serving on the frontline in the war with the Mexican Cartels trying to in…

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Episode 256: Time For Video Games 5:04:38

11M ago5:04:38

5:04:38

Welcome to a jam-packed Headlines edition of Nerds Without Pants! It’s Not-E3 season, and we have a lot to say about the Summer Games Fest, as well as some other news stories and quite a bit more about Street Fighter 6.CONSUMPTION JUNCTION: Super Mega Baseball 4, To Hell With the Ugly, Shadowrun Returns, Alone in the Dark, Street Fighter 6, Fortnit…

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Earning This Life! 1:23:14

11M ago1:23:14

1:23:14

Jay from the Reclaim Team meets with SCA (Sudden Cardiac Arrest) survivor Brandon Griffith. Brandon is a Deputy Sherriff for Pinal County Sheriff's Office and Founder of Griffith Blue Heart Nonprofit. Brandon talks about going into full cardiac arrest when he was 26 years old and his newly married wife and a responding police officer to the 911 cal…

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S2 EPISODE 16: “LOVE THROUGH EVOLUTION” 15:28

11M ago15:28

15:28

In this episode of Coffee Kinect, we take a quick journey back to high school memories of what it felt like to be in love young, what the definition of love was and where it came from. As we move through our dating history, it’s hard to truly grasp what love should look and feel like for US. Our OWN individual experience. And is it worth it to keep…

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Episode 255: Fightin' Fools 3:49:40

11M ago3:49:40

3:49:40

Welcome to a victorious edition of Nerds Without Pants! JD returns after many, MANY years away to hit the streets for the launch of Street Fighter 6. But before that we brainstorm some video game sequels and spinoffs. Enjoy!00:00 – 10:57 Spelling bee11:09 – 1:32:17 STAGE SELECT: Dreaming up sequels and spinoffs1:32:26 – 3:23:41 CONSUMPTION JUNCTION…

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A Fathers Duty To Serve And Protect 2:14:23

11M ago2:14:23

2:14:23

Colleen and Jay from the Reclaim Team meet with Detective Scott Runge. Scott serves as a Deputy at the Benton County Sheriff's Office and is on the South East Regional ICAC Task Force. He also shares his background and what got him into law enforcement, specifically Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. His journey was not an easy one, but i…

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Episode 254: NOT ACTUAL GAMEPLAY. 2:51:09

11M ago2:51:09

2:51:09

Welcome to a jam-packed Headlines edition of Nerds Without Pants! It’s time to kick off “The-Artist-Formerly-Known-as-E3” season, starting with Sony’s big PlayStation Showcase! It sure was…something. Something that we’ll talk about. Please be excited for it. PLEASE.In Consumption Junction we have more Tears of the Kingdom, a little of the Street Fi…

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Episode 253: Shaq Owns Some Weird S---! 4:28:06

11M ago4:28:06

4:28:06

Welcome to a wacky episode of Nerds Without Pants! In this episode, we decide the 1998 GotY list because, well…why not? Then we talk a whole mess of games before pitting Shaq vs Kobe in the steel cage!00:00 – 15:20 Fast food15:32 – 2:49:17 STAGE SELECT: 1998 Game of the Year Deliberations2:49:28 – 4:02:58 CONSUMPTION JUNCTION: Tears of the Kingdom,…

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Resilience Through Humor 1:36:29

11M ago1:36:29

1:36:29

Jay from Reclaim Team hangs out with Police Sergeant/Community Service Unit, Assistant Team Leader Crisis Negotiations Team, (CNT) Cape Cod SWAT - Mashpee Police Department Michael Assad Jr. Mike's family on his father's side are all serving in Law Enforcement. His father was a US Marshal and proudly served the United States for many years. Mike ta…

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